Landscapes, parks and nature
Since 1994 we have awarded over £2.1billion of National Lottery and other funding to more than 4,900 land, nature and biodiversity projects across the UK.
Protecting the environment is one of our four Heritage 2033 investment principles. Our vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
We are prioritising landscape and nature projects that:
- support nature’s recovery
- deliver nature-based solutions to address climate change
- reconnect people to landscapes, marine environments and nature
The climate crisis
The heritage sector has an important role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change. Find out more about what we're doing to tackle the climate crisis.
What we expect from projects we fund
We want all kinds of heritage project, large and small, to:
- limit any potential damage on the environment
- make a positive impact on the environment and particularly for nature
Read our environmental sustainability guidance.
How to get funding
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open, providing grants from £10,000 up to £10million.
Find out more
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We support projects that conserve and enhance habitats and protect and preserve the UK's precious species.
We expect successful projects to show how they will address the key challenges faced by the UK's landscapes and nature.
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Projects
Burslem, Burslem Park
Led by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, and delivered in partnership with the Friends of Burslem Park group, this project focused on one of the largest registered Victorian Parks in the UK.
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Barnes Park
This £3.6million regeneration project transformed Barnes Park, which has been a key part of Sunderland's heritage for more than 100 years.
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Newark - Sconce and Devon Park
The project focused on a range of improvements to enhance the appearance and accessibility of Sconce and Devon Park.
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The restoration of Roberts Park in Saltaire
Roberts Park was opened in 1871, as an integral element of the model village created by Sir Titus Salt for his mill workers.
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West Bromwich, Dartmouth Park
Dartmouth Park has been transformed as part of a project run by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
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Abbotts Hall Farm, Gt Wigborough - Acquisition
The acquisition of Abbots Hall Farm showed a new approach to managing the coastline in the face of climate change and rising sea levels, while also benefiting nature and people.
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Blue Remembered Hills, Shropshire
Previously neglected parts of the landscape were revitalised and landowner and public support transformed thanks to the Blue Remembered Hills project.
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Venus Pool Nature Reserve, Cound
The Venus Pool Nature Reserve, Cound project allowed Shropshire Ornithological Society to acquire approximately 28 further acres of land surrounding Venus Pool.
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QR Code Information Track Judy Woods Bradford
The Friends of Judy Woods and JAMES (Joint Activities and Motor Education Services) worked together to open up natural heritage to local young people through a new digital heritage trail.
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Connecting people to Cumbernauld’s green spaces
The Scottish Wildlife Trust worked with local schools and community groups to connect people to the green spaces in their town.
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Discovering Bromborough
Evidence of Roman settlement in Bromborough has been uncovered thanks to a community archaeology project.
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A community woodland for Bulwell
A Nottinghamshire community has been encouraged to explore, appreciate and care for local woodland in need of maintenance.